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Empire offers an immersive lineup of award-winning tours in Chicago, bringing the city’s thrilling past and iconic skyline to life. From haunted gangster hotspots to world-class river architecture cruises and luxury minibus sightseeing, each experience is curated to showcase a different side of the Windy City. Whether you’re uncovering ghost stories in the Loop or gliding past over 50 landmark skyscrapers on the Chicago River, these tours are designed to deliver history, style, and forever-memories. From our iconic Gangsters and Ghosts walking tours uncovering mob history to world-class river cruises highlighting landmark skyscrapers, we offer an adventure for every interest. Don’t miss our tantalizing Foodie Tours for a taste of the city’s rich culinary scene. Every journey is expertly curated by our operators to deliver history, style, and genuinely unforgettable memories.

Established

2018

Experiences

10+ Tours

Experience Types

Walking, Boat, & Food Tours

Guest Rating

4.9 / 5

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Welcome to the home of Empire Tours’ founding and top-rated experience, the #1 Chicago Ghost Tour! Uncover the city’s thrilling past on the trademarked Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour, featuring infamous spots like the Congress Hotel and Death Alley. For a unique twist, the Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour is an ultimate culinary journey where you’ll savor world-famous Chicago deep dish pizza and hot dogs – ideal for foodies and family fun.

Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper, and our award-winning river cruises, including the Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Riverboat Tour – our most popular selection – offers amazing views. The boat tours glide past 50+ iconic buildings – perfect for big groups or sightseers. See Chicago in style on a Luxury Minibus City Sightseeing Tour, stopping for breathtaking photos at the famous Chicago Bean and Museum Campus.

Whether it’s a unique date night on the Guided Sunset Cocktail Tour or an enlightening family trip, our expert-led tours, earning over 4,000 5-Star Reviews on Google, are sure to deliver a memorable experience!

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